Flex RN Patient Care Coordinator

Sign-on bonus & Relocation assistance available!

We're proud to share that St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report.

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

 The CHI Franciscan Hospice team provides end of life care to 700 patients per day in a wide variety of settings including homes, Adult Family Homes, Nursing Homes, Hospice House and Assisted Livings. We provide patient centered care focusing on comfort and quality of life. Staff are organized into multiple small teams based on geography and whether patients live in facilities or homes. Franciscan Hospice reaches patients in the 4,000 square mile area including King, Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Staff need to be willing to travel within their assigned area.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

The Hospice team provides end of life care to 400 patients per day in a wide variety of settings including homes, Adult Family Homes, Nursing Homes, Hospice House and Assisted Livings. We provide patient centered care focusing on comfort and quality of life. Staff are organized into multiple small teams based on geography and whether patients live in facilities or homes. Franciscan Hospice reaches patients in the 4,000 square mile area including King, Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Staff need to be willing to travel within their assigned area.

Role:

RN Flex Patient Care Coordinator coordinates the care for Hospice patients who reside in the Hospice House facility.  Coordination of care includes:  coordination and direction of the interdisciplinary team, patient, family and facility staff; patient symptom management; and assessment of patient and family physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs.  The incumbent provides end-of-life education to patient, family and facility staff and advocates for patients and families to ensure patient-focused care.

An incumbent exercises independent judgment consistent with professional licensure and applies skills obtained through academic and clinical preparation.  Unusual problems or proposed deviations from guidelines, practices or precedents are discussed with a manager or physician before being initiated. 

Incumbents assigned to Patient Care Coordinator FLEX RN IP provide coverage as assigned for nursing staff on vacation, call outs or to assist with extra patient loads.  Education/Work experience requirements: 

Licensure/Certification/Education requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and two years of related nursing work experience in an acute clinical care setting that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.  Work experience in one of the following clinical specialty areas is required:  Oncology, Medical Surgical, Nutrition Support, Pediatrics, IV Therapy, Gerontology, and Home Health.  BSN degree is preferred.

Current licensure as an RN by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

Current Department of Health Food Handler’s permit issued by the State of Washington.